Piracy - BMP5 Transit Speed
BMP5 recommended transit speed in a High-Risk Area (HRA) - 18 kn minimum, higher freeboard preferred.
Boarding risk
High - consider armed team or route change
Formula, assumptions, and limits
BMP5 (2018) replaced BMP4. Post-2019 piracy incidents mostly Gulf of Guinea / Malacca. Keep transit plan confidential; report to UKMTO / MSCHOA daily.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit speed | kn | voyage plan | |
| Freeboard above WL | m | load line mark |